The-Queens-Arms
📍1 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 5SE
🚇Kilburn Park
🍺 £6.00 Pravha
❤️ Rita Ora’s Dads pub.
At the bottom of Kilburn High Road on the border between Kilburn and Maida Vale, you’ll find The Queens Arms. The nearest Tube is Kilburn Park on the Bakerloo Line.
This large corner pub was originally The Queens Arms Hotel built in 1843. It was destroyed in World War II by a bomb on the night of 26th September 1940. The pub was rebuilt in 1958 and is currently owned by Rita Ora’s Dad.
This is a multi-room pub which has three sections. On the left is the main bar which is L shaped, at the back is a dining/function room. On the right hand side is the compact public bar. The decor here is bright and modern with a traditional feel. The seating is a mix of stools around poser tables, low level tables and chairs plus a few comfy upholstered banquettes. The main servery is a good size and simply decorated.
The beer lineup was predominantly mainstream keg options plus one cask ale. I decided on a pint of Pravha, my pint was very enjoyable and price point was average. The food menu is British pub grub, pizza and a few Mediterranean dishes. Fish & Chips is reasonably priced at £9.95.
I arrived around 1pm and walked in to a boisterous atmosphere as there were a dozen or so Man Utd fans wetting there whistles before heading off to the FA Cup final at Wembley. The local community was also well represented, there were a few old boys inside and a large younger group gathered on the many benches around the front of the pub. The service was great, the staff were having a bit of banter with the noisy Mancunians. This pub shows live sport on SKY and BT, the horse racing was on when visiting. At weekends the pub has live music which is popular with the Balkan community.
@thequeensarmskilburn is a straight-up no nonsense boozer which looks after its locals and those from further afield. The beer and food were good and not overly priced. This is a great spot for watching sport and enjoying live entertainment.
ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 03.06.23
